How does Embedded Storage Contribute to Smart Transportation?

By Embedded Advisor | Thursday, December 12, 2019

Advancing storage technologies are central to the disruptions running through the transportation industry.

FREMONT, CA: The modern transportation sector is leveraging advanced technologies like never before. Data processing, networking, and data storage capabilities are all contributing majorly to drive advanced functionalities in the sector. In particular, the developments in embedded technology have been highly beneficial. Data storage backed by embedded technology is integral to the transportation industry in numerous ways. Be it roadways, or be it railways, data-related capabilities are seeing advancements and enhancing the security of data accumulation, processing, and storage.

Embedded systems-enabled storage supports a broad range of applications that promote smart transportation. In-vehicle computing, which is vital for self-driving cars, is feasible through advanced storage capabilities. The features of motion sensing and detection also depend on efficient data processing systems. Autonomous cars also require intelligent traffic and parking management systems. With embedded technology-backed storage systems, all of these features can be seamlessly integrated with vehicles.

Solid-state Drive (SSD) that uses embedded circuits to store data are appropriate for applications in the transport industry. In-vehicle storage systems are often placed in harsh environments that are pr

one to vibrations, impacts, and high temperatures. SSDs have the intrinsic endurance capabilities that can withstand exposure to extreme factors and protect the data they store. Compared to the consumer-grade SSDs, industrial-grade SSDs have proven to be more useful for applications in the transportation industry. Industry-grade SSDs are manufactured to sustain power failures, temperature variations, and harsh environments.

The transport sector demands durable systems that will have long lifecycles. SSDs, as storage systems are robust. Besides, security options that transportation systems require are already a part of SSDs. In addition to providing applications easy access to data, SSDs offer comprehensive protection to guard stored data against falling into the wrong hands. Multi-layer security and advanced authentication options add value to SSDs.

As transportation systems and vehicles evolve in accordance with smart cities and smart technologies, embedded technology-powered storage solutions will play vital roles.